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Overwatch Free Weekend is Coming

Blizzard has announced that Overwatch will be receiving a free weekend for players that will run from November 18–21. PlayStation 4 owners with a PlayStation Plus membership, Xbox One owners with an Xbox Live Gold membership, and Windows PC users with a Battle.net account will be able to download and play Overwatch for free during this period

The free period will begin on November 18 at 11 a.m. PT (18:00 UTC) and end on November 21 at 4:00 p.m. PT (23:00 UTC) in all gameplay regions. You can consult the image below for release times:

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The full roster of Heroes and Game Modes will be available for players, excluding the newest character Sombra. Players will also have the ability to level up, earn Loot Boxes, and unlock a variety of different customization options. You can keep your progress by purchasing the game when the trial period is done.

To download the client on each platform, just follow the steps below:

WINDOWS PC

  • Download and install the Battle.net desktop app, if you haven’t already, and launch it.
  • Create a FREE Battle.net account, or log in with an existing account.
  • Click the “Overwatch” icon, located on the left-hand side of the Battle.net desktop app.
  • Select your region from the drop-down menu, then click “Install” to begin the installation process.
  • Once installed, click “Play” to begin!

PLAYSTATION 4

  • Turn on your PlayStation 4 and log in to your preferred local user.
  • Go to PlayStation Store and select “Search” from the top menu.
  • In the search field, type in “Overwatch.”
  • Select “Overwatch Free Weekend” from the search results and then click “Download.”
  • Once the download and installation process is complete, click “Start” to begin!

XBOX ONE

  • Turn on your Xbox One and log in to your Xbox Live account.
  • Go to the Xbox One Store, then select “Search.”
  • In the search field, type in “Overwatch.”
  • Select “Overwatch: Origins Edition” from the search results and then click “Free Trial.”
  • Once the download and installation process is complete, click “Launch” to begin!

Mark your calendars and enjoy!


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  1. Sombra is out along with new maps/game modes. free weekend is here from 18-21 so if you havent brought it, try it out. also Season 2 ends the 24th and season 3 starts dec 1. adios amigos… boop

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